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The NPR Music critic and All Songs Considered contributor's favorite records of the year include the best of British rap, whimsical and melancholy electronic experiments and spellbinding dreampop.

OpenAI is preventing people from making AI videos of King on its Sora app after the estate of the civil rights leader complained about the spread of offensive and vulgar portrayals.

The second No Kings Day protest turned out tens of thousands in San Diego, and many got there on the public transit system

Saxophonist Daniel Rotem, pianist Miro Sprague, bassist Karl McComas-Reichl and drummer Christian Euman manifest musical truth and authentic expression every time they play together. A cooperative quartet founded on trust, deep listening and true artistic freedom. Each member of the band contributes original music along with surprising interpretations of music by Joe Henderson, Carole King, Leonard Bernstein and more. Individually the members of the group have performed with artists like: Herbie Hancock, Billy Childs, Larry Goldings, Steve Lehman, Kurt Elling, Jacob Collier, Luciana Souza, Karrin Allyson, Matt Wilson, Jane Monheit, Jeff Parker, Greg Osby, Lionel Loueke, Mark Turner, Ingrid Jensen, Miguel Atwood-Ferguson and many more.

Tom Stoppard is remembered as a playwright whose wit and curiosity reshaped modern theater.

Steve Hackman, conductor San Diego Symphony Orchestra Steve Hackman’s newest production celebrates and elevates the power of women by combining pop's Queen with classical music's King: Beethoven and Beyoncé. Beethoven's Symphony No. 7, the symphonic repertoire's most joyful and pulsing celebration of dance, is the canvas onto which Hackman seamlessly interweaves 15 of Beyoncé's most popular songs spanning her entire catalog, including, “Girls,” “Crazy in Love,” “Sorry,” “Cuff It,” “Single Ladies,” and “Texas Hold 'Em.” The production’s emotional peak features the soulful union of two of the most recognizable melodies from each composer: Beyoncé’s “Halo” and the hauntingly beautiful second movement from Beethoven’s seventh symphony. Hackman brings with him three powerhouse female soloists and a band featuring drums, guitar/keys and bass. Steve Hackman’s "Beethoven X Beyoncé" is a SoundFuse Production. San Diego Symphony on Facebook / Instagram

Nearly 400 of the top junior tennis players in the country, aged 16 and 18 and under, will compete for the title of National Champion. In addition, wild cards for direct entry into the US Open will be awarded to the tournament’s top finishers. The Girls’ 16s event will begin on Saturday, August 2 and conclude with the singles and doubles finals on Saturday, August 9. The Girls’ 18s tournament will get underway on Sunday, August 3 and conclude with the singles and doubles championships on Sunday, August 10. Both divisions will feature 192-player singles draws and 96-team doubles draws. The Opening Ceremony for the USTA Billie Jean King Girls’ 16s and 18s National Championships will take place at the Barnes Tennis Center on Saturday, August 2 at 4:30 p.m. (PDT). Admission is free each day of the tournament and there is no charge for parking at Barnes Tennis Center. For the most current match schedule, check the official tournament website at: www.ustagirlsnationals.com. Youth Tennis San Diego on Facebook / Instagram USTA on Facebook / Instagram

Cinema Under The Stars presents "Carrie" Friday, Oct. 31, 2025 - Private Event Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 at 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025 at 8 p.m. Cinema Under The Stars 4040 Goldfinch Street San Diego, CA 92103 (619) 295-4221 www.topspresents.com Cost: $17 - $20 Ages: 13 “CARRIE” (1976. 98 min. R) Based on Stephen King’s debut novel, Brian De Palma cranks up the tension in this teasing, frighteningly feminine shocker. A repressed high school senior (Sissy Spacek, Oscar-nominated ) with a fanatically religious mother (Piper Laurie, Oscar-nominated ) wreaks telekinetic vengeance on her tormentors The top-flight cast includes John Travolta, Amy Irving, Nancy Allen and William Katt. More Information about Cinema Under The Stars: * Unique and intimate outdoor theater in Mission Hills * “Zero Gravity” reclining seats, heaters and blankets provided * Members - $17; Non-members - $18; Online - $20 * Online Reservations for members begin Monday at 9 a.m. * Online Reservations for non-members begin Tuesday at 9 a.m. * Box Office opens at 6 p.m. on movie nights * Films begin at 8 p.m. with a vintage cartoon * Popcorn, Candy, Hot and Cold beverages are $3 each * Reservations must be cancelled before 5 p.m. online, or call the theater before 6 p.m. A Credit Card will hold your seats when making reservations online, but we only accept CASH, CHECKS, and VENMO at the Box Office.

Prince Andrew has agreed with King Charles to stop using his Duke of York title, as scrutiny over his past connection to Jeffrey Epstein persists.

From indies like Blue Prince to big console exclusives like Donkey Kong Bananza, NPR staff members and contributors round up their favorite games of 2025.